Engineer - Database Platform

Position Summary   

​​GEICO is seeking an Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low maintenance, zero-downtime database platforms.  You will help drive our insurance business transformation by creating a modern database platform built on open source tools such as PostgreSQL and Cassandra.  You will be part of our tech transformation with engineering excellence as its mission, and a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement at its core.

Position Responsibilities  

​​As an Engineer, you will: 

• Build a scalable and resilient database platform and components
• ​Participate in design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across your team
• ​Utilize programming languages including Python, Golang and SQL

• Leverage open-source and cloud-native technologies such as PostgreSQL and Kubernetes
• Work with senior engineers to define, create, and support reusable application components and patterns
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across the team

• Solve difficult problems, learn new technologies, and push the boundaries of what is possible

 Qualifications  

• Natural inquisitiveness and a penchant for asking the right questions
• Basic understanding of relational and noSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and Cassandra
• Experience with at least one modern language such as Golang, Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design 
• Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and core computer science concepts
• Basic understanding of RESTful services
• Basic understanding of micro-service architecture
• Basic understanding of monitoring tools  
• Knowledge of developer tooling such as Github
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills  
• Strong oral and written communication skills  
• Well-rounded experiences outside of the classroom with different technologies, resulting in projects that demonstrate strong engineering skills and abilities

Experience  

• ​​Professional software development experience or internship experience 

Education  

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems,

or equivalent education or work experience  

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Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.